Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting Scoring the Sleep Scores
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Dec 8, 2025 This episode is packed with tech insights! Explore sensor-powered experiments with Phyphox, elevate your dictation game with Wispr Flow, and get altitude readouts via CarPlay. You’ll also discover Emby for media management and MetaWipe for safer photo sharing. The discussion dives into sleep score apps, comparing metrics like heart rates and deep sleep, plus tips on backing up data securely. Wrap it all up with a lighthearted warning about bottom-filled beer dispensers and why REAL ID isn’t accepted at some borders!
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Why Sleep Scores Diverge
- Sleep scores vary widely because each app weights different physiological metrics like duration, interruptions, HRV, and deep sleep.
- Dave Hamilton finds Sleep++'s HRV-focused score best matches how he actually feels compared with Apple and Withings.
MB As A Flexible Plex Alternative
- MB (Emby) offers extensive IPTV ingestion and on-the-fly conversion, making it a flexible Plex alternative for nerdier setups.
- Its lifetime pricing and DVR-like features appeal to users wanting full control over personal media.
Strip Photo Metadata Before Sharing
- When sharing photos, remove location metadata inside Photos first because some apps (like Facebook) ignore the Photos share-strip option.
- Use MetaWipe or make a copy, strip metadata, and share the cleaned file to be safe.
